Perennial erect herb from a short rhizome. Stems to 40 cm, flowers usually solitary in leaf axils. Leaves broadly ovate. Flowers star-like, spreading, to 3 cm wide. Tepals pale-pink; spring. Syn. Kreysigia multiflora in error.

Sometimes grown as a moist or sheltered garden or shade house ornamental in light to heavy shade.

SE Australia.

Source: Conran, J. (2005). Colchicaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 5. Flowering plants. Monocotyledons. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.